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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1913
Page
4
Missouri University Extension Center lecturer Prof Earl Barnes argues matronly teachers are ideal for youth claiming the educational system overvalues celibacy. He criticizes the New York City board of education for asking a married teacher to resign to become a mother.
The recorder's court met for thirty minutes on Thursday with sixteen cases called. Four cases were not concluded and a group were fined for disorderly conduct.
A Bowling Green Ohio executive testifies Swamp Root cured three years of kidney trouble and a lame back after doctors failed. He cites Toledo and Springfield Ohio cases and notes friends were also cured. Notary public confirms the sworn statement.
A promotional letter from Kilmer & Co of Binghamton New York urges readers to mail ten cents for a sample size bottle and a booklet on kidneys and bladder. It notes bottles are sold in fifty cent and one dollar sizes at all drug stores and requests mention of The Mobile Daily Item.
William H. Monk Jr. and Business Manager Don Farnsworth organized the Good Ready Convention. Delegates wore a distinctive badge designed by Monk featuring a gilt irregular rim, a map outline in red and white on blue, highlighting Mobile’s role as gateway to the Panama Canal. The badge also bears Alabama Good Roads Association in relief.
Roberto Ancizar, arriving from Bogota, says Colombia will not grant oil or concession monopolies and seeks American investment. He notes the Panama question progress, the congress prorogation until November 30, and possible early special session before July. Colombia aims strong US friendship and orderly settlement.
Berlin reports a rising divorce rate and falling marriages, signaling a marriage crisis. In 1911 Germany had 15,780 divorces per 100000 inhabitants, up from 12,180 in 1906, while marriages fell from 8,200 to 7,800 per 100000. Berlin shows 96 divorces per 100000 in 1911 versus 62 from 1901 to 1904.
Spring Hill College eleven prepare to host Gulf Coast Military Academy at 2 pm Saturday. Gulf Coast team reportedly strong at 185 pounds per line, coached well. Ducote recovering from grip, Cassidy and Van Heuvel ill but expected to play.
A testimonial from Keyser West Virginia describes a long illness now improved after taking Eckmans Alterative. The ad touts the medicine as effective for throat and lung ailments Bronchitis bronchial asthma stubborn colds and general health building. It lists Braswell’s Drug Store and reading druggists as sellers and invites requests for a recovery booklet from the Eckman Laboratory.
Progressive leaders from forty Kansas counties endorsed Theodore Roosevelt as the only hope to defeat Wilson in 1916. They rejected amalgamation with Republicans and urged full party organization in 1914, insisting the GOP must embrace genuine Progressive principles and reforms to protect voters from party bosses.
Governor Ammons reported telegram from Secretary of Labor Wilson saying he would arrive to aid in settling a coal miners strike in Southern Colorado. A planned conference between mine operators and union officials failed, delaying a resolution. Some engagements are announced by the mother and denounced by the father.
A promotional notice touts Vinol a tonic of cod liver oil elements without oil and iron to purify blood and strengthen digestion. Endorsed by Helen Wingate of St Louis who praises its health rebuilding effects and a money back guarantee if it fails. Sold by Van Antwerp Drug Corp Inc and Mooteen. Includes a separate Saxo Salve for eczema.
An old advisory promotes flushing kidneys with a mixture of Sake and water and later a remedy called Jad Salts to neutralize acids and flush urinary waste. It describes kidney strain from meat and uric acids, urging use of the suggested drinks and insisting they will restore kidney function and relieve bladder weakness.
New York physicians report two successful kidney washing operations on mercury poisoning victims. Dr. Alfred Thomas performed Holebohl’s operation on Mrs. Helen Janin of Staten Island, bringing kidneys to the surface and washing with magnesium sulfate. Mrs. Janin is practically well. Dr. Alexander Nicholl at Fordham College used a new method on Mrs. Agnes Pleasants, inserting tubes to wash kidneys with body temperature saline. Mrs. Pleasants is improved.
Special to The Item Montgomery reports Alabama taxable property for 1913 at 580,588,813, up 13,781,325 from 1912, yielding an estimated state revenue of 8,773,327.28. Examiner J. T. Gorman notes pending raises could lift the 1913 assessment further, with at least 100,000 more in taxes for 1918. The commission collected delinquent licenses and taxes, chiefly from corporations, and the agency has cost the state little while producing substantial revenue.
The United States civil service commission lists exams to be held at the local customs house on December 10 for positions including expert passenger rate clerk in the quartermaster corps in St. Louis and laboratory aid in the bureau of mines in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania with a manual train designation among others.
An advertisement touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a safer alternative to calomel. It guarantees refunds if not satisfied and claims to restore health, ease bilious conditions, clear headaches, and relieve constipation without upsetting daily habits.
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